Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: November 30, 2025
AOS: Chinese philosophy
AOC: Open

The Department of Philosophy at CUHK is the biggest philosophy program in Hong Kong. It is pluralistic, with equal strengths in analytic, Chinese and continental philosophy. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best Philosophy Departments in Asia and among Top-50 Philosophy Departments worldwide. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.phil.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/web/.

The Department now invites applications for a substantiable-track assistant professorship or associate professorship with substantiation, full professor will be accepted in exceptional cases. AOS: Chinese philosophy. AOC: Open.

Applicants should have a PhD in philosophy by the time of employment. Duties include (a) pursuing academic research and publications; (b) applying for external research grants; (c) teaching four courses a year over two semesters in philosophy (undergraduate and graduate) and general education; (d) supervising and examining postgraduate students; and (e) assisting in administrative work in the Department, College, Faculty, and University.

Complete dossier should include (a) a cover letter, indicating the rank you are applying for; (b) a CV, with a complete list of publications (attach the acceptance letter for an accepted but unpublished paper); (c) a research statement; (d) a teaching statement; (e) two representative papers, published or unpublished; (f) previous teaching evaluations if any; and (g) substantiable-track assistant professor applications should provide three confidential reference letters; (h) applications for associate professor should include three names of references.

Except items (g) or (h), the dossiers should be submitted online at the website of Human Resources Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities) or be mailed to Chairman, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. Letters of reference should be sent directly by referees by mail at the above address or email at philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants are responsible for the completion of their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The appointment will commence in August 2026. For further inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Prof. Cheng Chung-yi via cy448cheng@cuhk.edu.hk.

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上学期主修课 PHIL3253 实用伦理学将会取消。

Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: July 31, 2025

The Department of Philosophy is hiring lecturer(s)/senior lecturer(s). Applicants should have (i) a higher degree (a doctoral degree for Senior Lecturer rank; a Master’s degree or above for Lecturer rank) in philosophy; (ii) teaching experiences in tertiary education; and (iii) competence in feminism and other areas that would complement the existing strengths in the department. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses as selected from the Department’s curriculum in general education courses and courses of the philosophy major program.

Duties include (a) teaching 7 sections (including multiple sections of the same courses) a year and (b) assisting in administrative work in the Department, College, Faculty, and University. While research output is not required in the annual assessment, the successful candidate is encouraged to conduct research, especially in the areas of their teaching assignments. The appointment will initially be made on a contract basis for two years commencing January 2026, renewable subject to mutual agreement.  Salary will be highly competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application materials include: (1) CV, (2) cover letter, explaining why you are most fitted for this position, (3) teaching evaluations of all previously taught courses, (4) sample course outlines, and (5) three reference letters.

Application Procedure

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

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Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: July 31, 2025
AOC: Feminism and other areas that would complement the existing strengths in the department

The Department of Philosophy at CUHK is the biggest philosophy program in Hong Kong. It is pluralistic, with equal strengths in Anglo-American, Asian-Chinese and Continental-European philosophy. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best Philosophy Departments in Asia and among Top-50 Philosophy Departments worldwide. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.phil.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/web/. The Department now invites applications for a fixed-term position at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, with appointment options of full-time or fractional-time. Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant discipline.

Duties include (a) pursuing academic research and publications; (b) teaching two courses every semester in philosophy (undergraduate and postgraduate) and general education; (c) supervising and examining postgraduate students; and (d) assisting in administrative work in the Department, College, Faculty, and University. Complete dossier should include (a) a cover letter, indicating the rank and mode of appointment you are applying for; (b) a CV, with a complete list of publications (attach the acceptance letter for an accepted but unpublished paper); (c) a research statement; (d) a teaching statement; (e) two representative papers, published or unpublished; (f) previous teaching evaluations if any; and (g) assistant professor applications should include three confidential reference letters; (h) associate professor or professor applications should include three names of references. Except items (g) or (h), the dossiers should be submitted online at the website of Human Resources Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities) or be mailed to Chairperson, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. Letters of reference should be sent directly by referees by mail at the above address or email at philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants are responsible for the completion of their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The appointment will be made on a contract basis for up to 3 years commencing August 2026, which, subject to budget, performance and mutual agreement, may lead to contract renewal.

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Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: February 28, 2025

The Department of Philosophy at CUHK is the biggest philosophy program in Hong Kong. It is pluralistic, with equal strengths in analytic, Chinese and continental philosophy. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best Philosophy Departments in Asia and among Top-50 Philosophy Departments worldwide. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.phil.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/web/.

The Department now invites applications for a substantiable-track assistant professorship or associate professorship with substantiation. AOS: Chinese philosophy. AOC: Open.

Applicants should have a PhD in philosophy by the time of employment. Duties include (a) pursuing academic research and publications; (b) applying for external research grants; (c) teaching four courses a year over two semesters in philosophy (undergraduate and graduate) and general education; (d) supervising and examining postgraduate students; and (e) assisting in administrative work in the Department, College, Faculty, and University.

Complete dossier should include (a) a cover letter, indicating the rank you are applying for; (b) a CV, with a complete list of publications (attach the acceptance letter for an accepted but unpublished paper); (c) a research statement; (d) a teaching statement; (e) two representative papers, published or unpublished; (f) previous teaching evaluations if any; and (g) substantiable-track assistant professor applications should provide three confidential reference letters; (h) applications for associate professor should include three names of references.

Except items (g) or (h), the dossiers should be submitted online at the website of Human Resources Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities) or be mailed to Chairman, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. Letters of reference should be sent directly by referees by mail at the above address or email at philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants are responsible for the completion of their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The appointment will commence in August 2025. For further inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Department of Philosophy, Prof. Saulius Geniusas via geniusas@cuhk.edu.hk.

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Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: November 15, 2024

The Department of Philosophy at CUHK is the biggest philosophy program in Hong Kong. It is pluralistic, with equal strengths in analytic, Chinese, and Continental philosophy. It has been consistently ranked as one of the top Philosophy Departments in Asia. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.phil.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/web/.

The Department now invites applications for a non-tenure track position as Research Assistant Professor in Continental and Comparative philosophy. Candidates are expected to have expertise in the philosophical theories of Kant, Humboldt, Husserl, and Heidegger as well as in the philosophical dimensions of the Chinese language and script.

Applicants should have a PhD in philosophy by the time of employment. Duties include, among others, (a) pursuing academic research and publications; (b) applying for external research grants; and (c) teaching philosophy or general education courses.

Complete dossier should include (a) a cover letter; (b) a CV, with a complete list of publications; (c) a research statement; (d) a teaching statement; (e) up to three representative papers, published or unpublished; (f) previous teaching evaluations if any; and (g) three confidential reference letters. Except item (g), the dossiers should be submitted online at the website of Human Resources Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities). Letters of reference should be sent directly by referees by mail or email to Chairman, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong; philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants are responsible for the completion of their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The appointment will be made on a contract basis for three years commencing August 1, 2025.

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Department / Unit: Department of Philosophy
Closing Date: November 15, 2024

The Department of Philosophy at CUHK is the biggest philosophy program in Hong Kong. It is pluralistic, with equal strengths in Anglo-American, Asian-Chinese and Continental-European philosophy. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best Philosophy Departments in Asia and among Top-50 Philosophy Departments worldwide. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.phil.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/web/.

The Department now invites applications for a substantive or substantiable-track position at any rank. Areas of specialization and competence are open. Research or teaching competence in feminist philosophy is an advantage.

Duties include (a) pursuing academic research and publications; (b) applying for external research grants; (c) teaching four courses a year over two semesters in philosophy (undergraduate and graduate) and general education; (d) supervising and examining postgraduate students; and (e) assisting in administrative work in the Department, College, Faculty, and University.

Complete dossier should include (a) a cover letter, indicating the rank you are applying for; (b) a CV, with a complete list of publications (attach the acceptance letter for an accepted but unpublished paper); (c) a research statement; (d) a teaching statement; (e) two representative papers, published or unpublished; (f) previous teaching evaluations if any; and (g) substantiable-track assistant professor applications should include three confidential reference letters; (h) applications for associate professor or professor on substantive terms should include three names of references. Except items (g) or (h), the dossiers should be submitted online at the website of Human Resources Office, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities) or be mailed to Chairman, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. Letters of reference should be sent directly by referees by mail at the above address or email at philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants are responsible for the completion of their application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The appointment, commencing August 2025, will possibly be substantive at Professor or Associate Professor rank, or initially be made on contract basis for up to 3 years, which, subject to budget, performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

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